Anesthesia Technician II

3 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full time

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. Responsibilities include providing anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical, obstetric, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures while monitoring the patient's condition and supporting vital organ functions. The role also involves diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain, as well as providing resuscitation and medical management for patients with critical illnesses and severe injuries.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Prepare and set up anesthesia equipment, monitors, and airway support for patients.
  2. Assist anesthesia staff with patient induction by connecting patients to hemodynamic monitoring.
  3. Aid and anticipate the needs of anesthesiologists in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as arterial access, central venous access, fiber-optic intubation, and/or difficult airway situations.
  4. Set up, maintain, and transport specialty devices used in diverse clinical areas.
  5. Troubleshoot and address monitoring equipment questions.
  6. Respond immediately to OR room calls that require assistance regarding supplies, IV pumps, rapid infusion pumps, or other items required during surgical procedures.
  7. Inventory and stock anesthesia supplies consistent with departmental requirements.
  8. Maintain an inventory of properly functioning anesthesia equipment in designated areas to track repairs.
  9. Stock operating rooms, specialty carts, anesthesia carts, equipment rooms, and remote anesthesia areas with disposable/reusable supplies used by anesthesia staff.
  10. Perform responsibilities for the Anesthesia Stat Lab (ASL) according to JACHO and College of American Pathologist (CAP) guidelines and as described in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
  11. Work under the direction of the anesthesia technical consultant to ensure proper usage of ABL90 and Hemochron devices in their moderately complex tests.
  12. Provide coordinator role through appropriate delegation of patient care activities and technical training and competencies to staff and new personnel of the appropriate shift, in addition to maintaining monthly and annual competencies.
  13. Coordinate repairs and updates of equipment with manufacturers and representatives.
  14. Responsible for preparation and planning for next day case equipment needs.

Physical Requirements

  1. Regularly lifts, reaches, carries, pushes, and pulls 40-50 lbs or more.
  2. Regularly stands/sits combination of eight (8) hours or length of assignment.
  3. Differentiates between objects such as size, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips.
  4. Perceives sounds such as phones ringing, beepers, alarms, and buzzers on equipment.
  5. Clarity of both near and far vision.
  6. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
  7. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
  8. Ability to distinguish color, i.e., alarms and buzzers on equipment, and color codes on instrumentation.

Skills & Abilities

  1. Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards.
  2. Knowledge of sterile technique.
  3. Ability to communicate with customers accurately, quickly, and loudly enough in the English language.
  4. Ability to accurately maintain written records in addition to basic familiarity with computers and the ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
  5. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control.
  6. Maintains sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with difficult situations.
  7. Ability to work with staff of all levels.
  8. Ability to operate and troubleshoot all anesthesia equipment used in the department.

  • Anesthesia Technician II

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full time

    Job SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical setting. The Anesthesia Technician II will work under moderate supervision, performing a variety of tasks related to anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepares and sets up anesthesia equipment,...

  • Anesthesia Technician II

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full time

    Job SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical setting. The Anesthesia Technician II will work under moderate supervision, performing a variety of tasks related to anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepares and sets up anesthesia equipment,...

  • Anesthesia Technician II

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medicine Full time

    Job SummaryThis role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical setting. The Anesthesia Technician II will work under moderate supervision, performing a variety of tasks related to anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment in preparation for surgical, obstetric, and diagnostic...

  • Anesthesia Technician II

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full time

    Job Summary:This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical setting. The Anesthesia Technician II will work under moderate supervision, supporting the operating rooms with anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment in preparation for anesthesia in surgical, obstetric, and diagnostic...

  • Anesthesia Technician II

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mass General Brigham Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Anesthesia Technician II to join our team at Mass General Brigham. As a key member of our operating room team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of anesthesia equipment and carts.Key ResponsibilitiesClean, decontaminate, and service anesthesia carts, machines, and equipmentAssist with...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mass General Brigham Full time

    Job Title: Anesthesia TechnicianMass General Brigham is seeking a highly skilled Anesthesia Technician to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts.Job Summary:The Anesthesia Technician will function as an assistant to members of the anesthesia staff to facilitate and support delivery of perioperative care to patients. The successful candidate will assure the...

  • Veterinary Anesthesia Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States MSPCA Angell Full time

    About the PositionThe MSPCA Angell is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia Department. As a Specialty Anesthesia Technician, you will provide anesthesia support for our surgeons and assist in the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesPerform anesthesia cases for assigned surgeons with...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mass General Brigham Full time

    Mass General Brigham is seeking a highly skilled Anesthesia Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional support to our anesthesia staff, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of perioperative care to patients.Key Responsibilities:* Assist anesthesia staff in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital Full time

    About the Role:The Anesthesia Technician at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital plays a vital role in the perioperative care team, assisting anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure the safety and efficiency of patient care.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and supplies.Collaborate with the surgical team to...

  • Anesthesia Technician Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital Full time

    Job Summary:The Anesthesia Technician Assistant will provide support to the anesthesia staff in the delivery of perioperative care to patients. This role will assist in the facilitation of safe and efficient care, ensuring the highest level of patient satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Assist anesthesia staff in preparing patients for surgeryMonitor and...

  • Surgical Veterinary Technician II

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Boston, MA.As a Surgical Veterinary Technician II, you will work closely with the Veterinarian to perform daily health assessments of the USDA covered species in the Surgical Services Program and perform technical functions such as daily...

  • Veterinary Anesthesia Technician/Assistant Position

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States MSPCA Angell Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Technician/Assistant to join our team at MSPCA Angell. As a key member of our anesthesia department, you will provide critical support for emergent cases and work closely with our board-certified anesthesiologists and surgeons to deliver high-quality patient care.Responsibilities:Provide overnight...

  • Veterinary Anesthesia Technician/Assistant Position

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States MSPCA Angell Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Technician/Assistant to provide on-call support for emergent cases through the surgery department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anesthesia and be able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.Responsibilities:Provide overnight out-of-hours support for emergent...

  • Clinical Anesthesia Team Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Full time

    Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking a highly skilled Anesthesia Technician to fill the role of Clinical Anesthesia Technician Supervisor.This position will oversee the Anesthesia team on the Boston main campus, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality patient care.Key Responsibilities:Oversee daily clinical activities for Anesthesia...

  • Veterinary Anesthesia Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States MSPCA Angell Full time

    Job SummaryThe MSPCA Angell is seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our team in the surgery department. As a key member of our anesthesia team, you will provide top-notch anesthesia support for our surgeons, ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.ResponsibilitiesProvide anesthesia support for assigned surgeons in...

  • Veterinary Anesthesia Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States MSPCA Angell Full time

    Anesthesia Support Role**Job Summary:**We are seeking a skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our team at MSPCA Angell. As a key member of our anesthesia department, you will provide high-quality anesthesia support for our surgeons and patients.**Responsibilities:**- Provide anesthesia support for assigned surgeons, utilizing technical and...

  • Surgical Veterinary Technician II

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

    For over 75 years, Charles River Laboratories has been a leader in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.We are seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Boston, MA.As a Surgical Veterinary Technician II, you will work closely with our Veterinarian to perform daily...

  • Veterinary Anesthesia Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States MSPCA Angell Full time

    Job Summary:The MSPCA Angell is seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia Department. As a Veterinary Anesthesia Specialist, you will provide anesthesia support for our surgeons in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Your primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality anesthetic monitoring care for our patients,...

  • Pharmacy Technician II

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Pharmacy Technician II Job DescriptionBoston Children's Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician II to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications to our patients.Key Responsibilities:Perform quality control checks of medication orders and doses...

  • Pharmacy Technician II

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tufts Medical Center Full time

    Job SummaryTufts Medical Center is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician II to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician II, you will play a vital role in providing pharmacy-related services in a hospital or retail setting.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver pharmaceuticals to patients and healthcare professionals in a timely and efficient manner.Prepare and dispense...